Connected Devices - Alcatel PA-5V550mA-006 Manual

9.4 Connected devices

9.4.1 VPN
Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect
to the resources inside a secured local network from
outside that network. VPNs are commonly deployed
by corporations, schools, and other institutions so
that their users can access local network resources
when not inside that network, or when connected to a
wireless network.
To add a VPN
• Touch Settings > Connected devices > VPN and then
touch .
• On the screen that opens, follow your network
administrator's instructions to configure each
component of the VPN settings.
• Touch SAVE.
The VPN is added to the list on the VPN settings screen.
Before adding a VPN, you should set a screen lock
for your phone.
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To connect to/disconnect from VPN
To connect to a VPN:
• Touch Settings > Connected devices > VPN.
• The VPNs you have added are listed. Touch the VPN
you want to connect with.
• In the dialog that opens, enter any requested
credentials and touch CONNECT.
To disconnect from a VPN:
• Touch the VPN you want to disconnect from. In the
dialog that opens, touch DISCONNECT.
To edit/delete a VPN
To edit a VPN:
• Touch Settings > Connected devices > VPN.
• The VPNs you have added are listed. Touch the
icon next to the VPN you want to edit.
• After editing, touch SAVE.
To delete a VPN:
• Touch the icon next to the selected VPN, then
touch FORGET to delete it.
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